3 Days Lake Bunyonyi Safari

3 Days Lake Bunyonyi Safari is a short safari tour package that takes you to one of the most visited lake in Uganda because it offers a variety of attractions. Lake Bunyonyi is known as a lake for little birds and also said to be the second deepest lake in Africa lying on low altitude of about 1962 meters above sea level. And people call it the Switzerland of Africa. Lake Bunyonyi is located in south-western region of Uganda, approximately 7 hours’ drive from Kampala to Bunyonyi and around 2 hours if you’re travelling from Kigali – Rwanda’s capital city. Perhaps, Lake Bunyonyi is a place a traveller shouldn’t miss out on while on a Uganda Safari. This trip is an ideal hideaway where you can engage in different amazing things on its magnificent landscapes including Community walk, Canoeing and boat rides, Swimming, Bird watching, hiking and nature walk, Cultural Heritage among others.

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Highlights of the 3 Days Lake Bunyonyi Safari

  • Day 1: Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi
  • Day 2: Tour around Lake Bunyonyi-Canoeing/birding/Community walks
  • Day 3: Return back to Kampala

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi

Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi: You will be picked up from your hotel in Kampala after your breakfast and be briefed about the 3 days Safari Lake Bunyonyi Safari. You will set off to south-western part of Uganda for the lifetime experience in Lake Bunyonyi. As you will be heading to your trip, you will have a stopover at the equator, enjoy the experiment around, take enough photos and buy some craft things for your remembrance. Proceed to Mbarara town where you will have lunch, then after continue to Lake Bunyonyi while passing through a thrilling town of kibale. Arrive at the lake, check in at the lodge, dinner and an overnight stay.

Mean plan; Lunch and Dinner

Day 2: Tour around Lake Bunyonyi-Canoeing, birding and Community walks

Tour around the Lake: Wake up, have breakfast. Go visit the Batwa communities interact with them, learn about their lifestyle, listen to their awesome stories on how they used to leave with mountain gorillas in the forest. Back for lunch and rest as you get ready for evening Canoeing /boat cruise.

Canoeing: Later on, go for canoeing on the Lake where you will have chances of viewing various birds, beautiful landscape with over 29 islands where you will be able to view the bird nest set in idyllic isolation on the tranquil waters. If not, you can go for cycling around the area. Return to the lodge, dinner and overnight stay.

3 Days Lake Bunyonyi Safari
3 Days Lake Bunyonyi Safari

Meal plan; Breakfast, lunch and Dinner

Day 3: Birding/Nature walk -Return to Kampala /Entebbe Airport

Bird watching: On your last day, wake up have breakfast, go for birding around the lake where you will opt for many bird species like white tailed blue monad, weaver, heron, Africa harrier hawk, egrets and many more. Back to the lodge, check out and drive back to Kampala with a stopover in Mbarara town for Lunch. Continue the drive and you will arrive in Kampala in the evening at your hotel or to be dropped at the Airport back home.

End of the 3 Days Lake Bunyonyi Safari

Tour Include;

  • Full board accommodation
  • A4x4 WD Safari vehicle
  • Fuel
  • Bird watching
  • Cultural visit
  • Pick up and drop off
  • Bottled water
  • Boat ride
  • An English speaking guide

Tour Excludes;

  • International Flight
  • Visas
  • Travel Insurance
  • Laundry service
  • Tips
  • Optional activities
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